Wed. Nov. 18

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “Miss Nelson is Missing” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades K-4. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 

 

Flu Shots

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Fire Station on Westford Road will handle flu shots from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Medicare and most insurances accepted, or pay only $30 by cash or check. For vaccination ease, please wear short sleeves under your clothes.

 

Wed. Nov. 11

Art at Library

N. GROSVENORDALE --- Art @ the Library will present “Hearts, Hands & Homes” a community collaborative for foster care and adoption’s “Color Me Blue,” through Nov. 28 at the Thompson Public Library. 

 

Art Show

THOMPSON ---  Art @ the Library will present "Hearts, Hands & Homes," a community collaborative for foster care and adoption's "Color Me Blue," through Nov. 28 at the Thompson Public Library.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an art exhibit, “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush,” through Dec. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free.

 

Fri. Nov. 20

Moveable Feast

THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will present Tastefully New England --- A Moveable Feast, at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 860-774-8001 for tickets.

 

Sat. Nov. 21

Craft/Bake Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Holiday Craft and Bake Sale From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Nature Store

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will open its Holiday Nature Store today. It runs through Dec. 23 and is located at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948. 

 

Auction

EASTFORD --- Eastford Elementary School Auction to fund the 8th Grade Trip to Washington will begin with a pasta dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ($6), the silent auction beginning at 5:30 and the live auction beginning at 6:15.  (860) 974-1130.

 

Craft Fair

CANTERBURY --- Paddle for a Cure will present a Holiday Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center. Benefits local people fighting cancer.

 

Greek Pastry Sale

DANIELSON --- the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will present a Greek Pastry Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 

Christmas Bazaar

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield on Norwich Road will present a Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available. 

 

Holly Day Fair

UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union will be hosting its seventh annual Holly Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available.

 

Sun. Nov. 22

Turkey Shoot

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Public invited. 860-923-2967

 

Tues. Nov. 24

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Thur. Nov. 26

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Reservations required. Free will donation. 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. Nov. 27

Camper Game Day

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a “Black Friday Camper Game Day” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12.  Games, food and fun for the kids while parents go shopping, lunch and snacks included !!!   Admission is $15/child. All welcome.    Preregistration requested: 860-974-1122 .

 

Santa Visits

PUTNAM --- Santa Claus will come to town at 4 p.m. in front of Crabtree and Evelyn at the Riverfront Commons shopping plaza. It’s sponsored by the Putnam Recreation Department and WINY Radio.

 

Donations Welcome

PUTNAM --- Body Balance & The Healing Tree at The Fox Hearth on Fox Road will be collecting nonperishable food and toys for the TEEG Giving Tree from 1 to 5 p.m. List of toys that kids have asked for at: www.thefoxhearth.com.

 

‘Nutcracker’

PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing Arts Centre's Dance Theatre Company will present Michael Bolger's “Nutcracker” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, and 28 and Dec. 5 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. Performances are held at Stage 136 on Main Street. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students.  www.stage136.com

 

Sat. Nov. 28

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Owl Walk” at 6 p.m. starting from at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948. 

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Full Moon Walk” at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948. 

 

Advent Retreat

PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center on Liberty Highway will present “Advent Retreat --- The Real Gift”  from 2 to 5 p.m. Open to the public. Learn the  history of the Advent Wreath while making your own. No cost but reserve a space by calling 860-928-7955, ext 105.

 

Sun. Nov. 29

Dazzle Parade

PUTNAM --- The 14th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will step off from Grove Street at 5 p.m. The rain date is Dec. 6. To enter your organization’s float call 860-928-1350.

 

Wed. Dec. 2

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Fri. Dec. 4

'Wonderful Life'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Dec. 5

Sugar Plum Fair

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will present its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

Art Show, Sale

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will be having a Holiday Art / Craft Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments all day. Prizes. Free.  860-933-8667.

 

Musical Celebration

THOMPSON --- TEEG, in partnership with Brooklyn Cares, will present a children’s musical, “A Children’s Holiday Journey,” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School auditorium. Benefits TEEG. $5. 923-3458. 

 

Sun. Dec. 6

Lunch with Santa

POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present Lunch With Santa from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the center on Taft Pond Road. $6 for kids up to 8; $10 for those 9 and older. 974-3379.

 

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